People are in animation, but they can connect to reality

MMK, however, asked, "What about you? Why is Asagi here?"

Asagi thought about it and decided to answer truthfully. He felt that there was no need to hide this matter from MMK.

"I was planning to wait for you at Yoshinoya, but I came a little early. Rupa and Chi-chan didn't have shifts tonight, and I'd feel uncomfortable sitting there for hours, even if the staff didn't kick me out, ordering a bowl of noodles by myself. So, I decided to wander around. And then, I ended up here."

As he spoke, Asagi returned to his original seat and sat down. He then dusted off the area around him, leaving a space for MMK to sit in.

MMK looked at it and didn't refuse. She took the guitar off her back and sat next to Asagi. She held the guitar with her right hand and looked forward following Asagi's line of sight.

She was slightly startled, for MMK saw that familiar place where she had once performed day after day, selling out her shows. Now there were new musicians, working as hard as she had back then. Even though the audience was sparse, MMK saw herself reflected in them.

At the same time, she also noticed the CD, and the past came to MMK's eyes.

Here, MMK first encountered Asagi, a "loyal fan" who had been staring at her for over two hours. Thinking of that night, MMK couldn't help but curl her lips slightly, because she knew from the moment she saw Asagi that he wasn't her fan.

Because Asagi's eyes are different. Most fans have excitement and agitation in their eyes, and that expression can't be concealed. But Asagi's eyes are completely different. There's no such emotion in his eyes.

Instead, Asagi looked somewhat pitiful at the time, his eyes filled with anxiety and confusion, like an abandoned puppy, lost and bewildered, unable to find its owner. He sat in the same position tonight, watching himself perform, staring intently.

Slowly, MMK noticed that Asagi's eyes gradually became calm, and the uneasy boy began to calm down. His body was no longer tense, but slowly relaxed.

Although I don’t know what happened to Asagi, if her songs can warm a lost soul, it proves that her songs have value and her persistence is meaningful.

MMK has always believed that singing can convey emotions.

"Me too. I felt strangely restless today, like I'd forgotten something, so I ended today's performance early and wanted to walk around."

"MMK is not stealing my excuse." Asagi laughed softly. He felt that this reason was made up by MMK.

"So, Asagi, were you lying just now?" MMK did not answer Asagi's question, but kicked the ball back to Asagi, answering the question with a question.

Suddenly, Asagi fell silent. Of course, he wasn't lying. Seeing Asagi's silence, MMK's face lit up with a smug smile. She had always been suppressed by Asagi, and she rarely saw Asagi choked into silence. This made MMK feel refreshed, and she felt that the depression that had been squeezing in her heart had suddenly dissipated.

"This feeling is so comfortable, more satisfying than being drunk."

Suddenly, MMK stood up and yelled towards the sky. Passersby turned to look at MMK and moved away from her. MMK looked so embarrassed.

Asagi quickly grabbed MMK, pulled her back, and whispered,

"What are you doing? It's weird. People will think you're sick."

"Haha, haha, I just felt very happy suddenly, so I wanted to vent." At this moment, MMK didn't care about the feelings of passers-by at all and grinned.

After a while, MMK quieted down. She sat quietly with Asagi, watching the two girls perform in front of her. The girls performed with great dedication and effort. But MMK knew best that hard work doesn't always pay off.

She could understand that feeling: on stage, she maintained her most optimistic and positive side, only to see passersby indifferent and filled with disappointment. Even so, she had to tell herself to persevere, and that one day, she would succeed. But at night, she would stare out the window alone, looking at old photos, lost in thought, even crying silently.

If Asagi hadn't appeared, he might have given up. Suddenly, MMK stood up and walked towards the girls. The girls stopped and looked at MMK in confusion.

MMK walked over with a guitar on his back, which was obviously a musician's outfit, so the girls thought MMK might have something to say to them.

"Can I play with you?" MMK asked.

"Hey?" The lead singer yelled in surprise, her body trembling with panic. On the other hand, the girl with fake glasses and a ponytail was much calmer.

She gently held her companion's hand, and she instantly quieted down. They carefully looked at MMK for a while, then glanced at each other, still making a decision in their hearts.

MMK stood there waiting for the other party's answer.

The two girls smiled at each other and nodded.

"Sure, but our song might not be that good." The lead singer said to MMK shyly.

"It's okay, I'll just accompany you."

The girl with the ponytail thought for a moment and then said,

"How about this, let's sing 'Blue Bird'? Isn't Mai's favorite song? With this senior joining in, I suddenly feel so full of strength in my heart that I want to let it out."

MMK was slightly stunned. The "Blue Bird" they were talking about must be the song by Asagi. So, did they not know the original version? But after thinking about it, MMK could probably understand.

In this internet age, songs are often copied and republished online, or used without permission. Many people learn about songs not through the original singer, but through various other creative works. So, it's normal for them to never have seen the original singer.

For example, when she finds a song she likes online, she doesn't really care who sang it. Only when she really likes it will she search for the original source through various other searches.

But suddenly, the girl with ponytail said,

"It's just best not to let the author know, otherwise it will be troublesome if they come to collect copyright fees."

"I'm not that unlucky." The lead singer looked around and said in a low voice.

Chapter 151 Business trip

"No, he probably won't care." MMK replied.

The two looked at MMK, curious about her confidence. As newcomers, they had seen many rights protection cases online, and they were still a little scared, afraid of trouble.

"Because I have also sung other people's songs, and no one asked me for copyright fees. For street musicians like us, the authors won't mind singing a song occasionally." MMK comforted the two of them.

"But if you sing regularly, people might come to you."

Asagi watched MMK and the others talking from the side. He couldn't hear what they were saying from here. But while there was still time, it would be nice for him to become an audience member and watch MMK perform.

After a brief discussion, they decided to play "Blue Bird." This was because "Blue Bird" was completely different from "My All." "Blue Bird" had a passionate melody and lyrics that expressed a positive and uplifting spirit. "My All," on the other hand, was more suitable for those who had experienced many things.

Therefore, more newcomers like "Blue Bird".

As the rhythm began to play, a melody that was very familiar to Asagi began to play. Was it [Blue Bird]? Asagi was embarrassed, but he did nothing, just listened quietly.

MMK looked excited, and the other two newcomers were also beaming. The other performers' renditions of "Bluebird" had a different flavor than MMK's, and even Nina's. Asagi smiled. This was probably a version issue; everyone's emphasis was different, and the timbre was completely different.

As soon as the rhythm of [Blue Bird] sounded, several passers-by stopped and looked over there.

This shows that many people have heard the song "Blue Bird" and like it. MMK played several songs with them and only stopped when the time was almost up.

"It's been a long time since I've had a time like tonight." MMK waved goodbye to the other party.

"It's almost time, Lupa. 486 and the others should be here. Let's go to Yoshinoya." Asagi packed up, packed up the CDs and said goodbye to the girls.

The girl with ponytail smiled at him deliberately.

Asagi was walking on the street, MMK was carrying his guitar. Asagi looked at MMK's guitar and felt eager to try it out. He had practiced for 2 hours today and now he felt itchy in his hands. He wanted to try out his practice results on MMK's guitar.

However, he thought about it and decided to hold back. On the one hand, his hand hurt a little, and on the other, it would reveal his level. Then he would have to lie and find excuses to cover it up. Based on the principle of less trouble than more, Asagi decided to let it go tonight.

Arriving at Yoshinoya, Asagi discovered that Rupa and the others had arrived earlier, as well as 486 and Niinaha, and the entire band had gathered. 486 saw them and waved them over.

Rupa and Ebizuka Tomo were working most of the time, and when they were on break, Asagi had to go to school, so Asagi rarely had the impression of Rupa and Ebizuka Tomo having a peaceful meal together.

"How did you two end up together?" 2 asked curiously, looking at MMK and Asagi.

"I met him on the road." Asagi answered casually.

"A chance encounter? Or a chance encounter? It sounds like a good atmosphere." 486 shook his head, testing Asagi's intentions. Asagi didn't answer, as he suspected 486 might not end the conversation there, so it would be better not to continue.

He sat down and opened his backpack. As a student, he had to carry it. Last night, he had found another song for the competition: "Meeting an Angel."

This is enough for the summer music season.

"This is a new song, would you like to take a look?"

Asagi handed them the music scores that had been printed in advance, one copy for each person, and they didn't fight over it.

"Asaki has come up with a new song?" 486 blinked in disbelief. "That's too fast, isn't it? And he finished it independently without even discussing it with us?"

"It seems that Asagi is very confident and has great faith in his own music." Rupa looked at the music and nodded.

"Doesn't that mean we're completely useless?" Nina hasn't learned to compose music yet because she doesn't need to do that; she just needs to be a good lead singer.

"It's a pity that I don't have any musical instrument, otherwise I would like to try it on the spot." Rupa said with some regret.

Ebizaka Satoshi was watching the song without saying anything. Asagi thought she had an opinion and asked, "Satoshi-chan, do you think something is wrong?"

"Nothing's wrong," Ebizka Satoshi said irritably. Asagi turned to look at Rupa. Of the few people, only Rupa could perfectly interpret what Ebizka Satoshi's behavior meant. Asagi could only partially interpret it.

Rupa smiled at Asagi, giving him a reassuring look. Asagi felt relieved. Rupa had said that Ebizuka Satoshi had no objection.

"Why don't you all take some time off during this time to practice playing together?" Asagi asked everyone's opinions in a low voice.

But MMK seemed a little hesitant. She looked at the music, pursed her lips, as if she wanted to say something.

"MMK, is there a problem? Don't you like it? If not, I can change it." Asagi looked at MMK. Asagi had promised to play a song MMK would like, and if she didn't like it, then she could change it.

Anyway, there are so many songs in the music library, there must be one that MMK likes.

"No, this is Asagi's hard work, I have no objection. But I want to say that this weekend, a senior called and needs my help."

MMK said hesitantly.

If it were in the past, MMK could certainly make decisions very decisively, but now, MMK has the responsibility of other team members, so she needs to discuss many things with everyone.

"Are you going on a business trip?" Asagi asked.

"Ah."

"I want to go!" Suddenly, Nina raised her hand to show her support. After Nina gave up the college entrance exam, her time was completely free, although she asked Rupa for help and let her get a part-time job at Yoshinoya.

But the temporary job didn't last long, and even though Nina no longer needed to worry about the songs, she still had a lot of time that she had nowhere to spend it. This made her feel a little wasted. She urgently needed to prove herself, urgently needed to keep busy, and continue to perform.

"Then I'll go too. I'm free this weekend." Seeing Nina raise her hand, 486 also raised his. Neither Rupa nor Ebizuka Satoshi objected. MMK was touched.

Then, only one person remained undecided. They all turned their heads, staring at Asagi, motionless. Under the pressure of their gazes, Asagi slowly raised his hand.

"Let me go and have a look too."

If nothing unexpected happens, the senior this time should be the intellectual big sister with long red hair, the very gentle one.

Chapter 152 Selfishness

After tonight's small gathering ended, Asagi waved goodbye to them before leaving.

After leaving Yoshinoya, Asagi grabbed his backpack and headed for the station. In Tokyo, even at 10 p.m., the streets were still packed. Back in the countryside, at 8 p.m., the streets were practically empty.

Suddenly, Asagi stopped, holding his forehead in a daze, because the picture of the countryside that just appeared in his mind was not his original memory, but the countryside here. He began to remember something.

It still wasn't clear, but it didn't really matter. He was just Asagi now, and one should focus on the present, not the past. Still, he felt a little unsettled, so he went to the vending machine in front of the station, ordered a drink, and stood aside to calm himself.

Everything was going well, and he had integrated into his current life without feeling any discomfort. When everything was so peaceful, Asagi leaned on the railing and watched the traffic.

"Asaki, wait a minute." MMK suddenly chased after him.

Asagi turned around and looked at MMK curiously, feeling quite puzzled. He looked down and saw that MMK was holding the song "Meeting Angels" that Asagi had given her. It was a good song, but Asagi was still a little hesitant when she took it out.

So, when MMK stopped, Asagi stretched out his hand in front of her.

"What?" MMK flinched slightly. But Asagi didn't answer her, so MMK slowly stretched out her hand, inching closer to Asagi's. However, she stopped halfway.

Asagi waited for a long time and found that MMK did not continue to move, so he urged,

"MMK, San?"

"Huh?" MMK finally came back to his senses.

Asagi then said, "Give me the song, I'll take a look."

"Huh? I thought you wanted to."

"What are you thinking about?"

"nothing."

Asagi took the song and looked at the melody and lyrics again. The lyrics focused on school friendship.

"I think it's a little, childish?"

"That's right, MMK has been away from school for too long." Asagi calculated that MMK dropped out of school at 17, so it's been three years now. And all these years, she's been chasing music, and she's probably forgotten all about school life and the emotions involved.

"Also, it's really different from MMK's previous style. It feels like a sudden change in style."

"Yes, that's it! I've been wondering what's wrong. Oh, I'm sorry, Asagi, this is the song you made for us, but... I'm so sorry!"

MMK suddenly bent down and bowed deeply to Asagi.

"Huh?" Asagi was stunned. Why was MMK being so formal? However, Asagi couldn't refuse because this was MMK's emotion, what she truly wanted to convey.

So, in order to prevent MMK from suffering any loss, Asagi also bowed to MMK. However, Asagi did not control the distance well and he bumped into MMK's head. MMK cried out in pain, "Ouch."